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Doreen B.


Chanhassen, MN

$40-50/hr

Special Needs Helper

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I will ensure your loved one is cared for fully. I have four children in which are grown adults and I often get comments on how well behaved and what great young adults they are. I would love to continue to help out and give my love and attention to other children. I had a cousin with Down syndrome and she actually graduated...
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Heidi K.


Hamel, MN

$20-24/hr • 2 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am fun, loving, and compassionate. With over two years of full-time nanny experience. I do well with Children of all ages, and special needs. I love to teach children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and be active. I want to be able to provide parents with the comfort of having someone trustworthy & reliable...
Heidi can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Sherri B.


Wayzata, MN

$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Personal Care Assistant

I believe in doing what you love when it comes to employment. Working with special needs children and seniors over the past 45 years is what I love and enjoy the most. I have a degree and have worked in the medical field in an office setting in the past but I wasn't happy. I truly enjoy working and spending time with seniors and...
Sherri can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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Sophia R.


Eden Prairie, MN

$20-25/hr

Creative, Fun Caregiver With Experience In Supporting Individualized Needs

I have 10+ years of experience in caring for children. I began babysitting in middle school and nannying in high school and have gained additional skills in caring for children with a variety of special needs. I worked at a behavioral clinic for children 4-10 with Autism for 2 years and would love to use my experience to...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Christine P.


Minneapolis, MN

$30-45/hr • 3 yrs exp

Heartfelt Caregiver: Compassionate Support For Every Step Of The Journey

My passion lies in working with the elderly and special needs children, inspiring them to engage in meaningful activities that enrich their lives and bring joy. I bring a versatile skill set, strong communication, a people-centered approach, and genuine compassion to create solutions that enhance well-being for those I...
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Angelica H.


Eden Prairie, MN

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello! My name is Angelica, but my family and friends call me Anna. I grew up babysitting family friends and neighborhood families, and also babysitting my nieces and nephews! I also taught special education summer school so I have experience / a passion for working with children with special needs. I love kids, and am a gentle,...
Angelica can also help with: Travel
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Brooke N.


Eden Prairie, MN

$18/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hi my name is Brooke! I am a college student looking for a summer nanny position that could carry into babysitting when i'm home on breaks! I have several years of experience working with kids both supervising and coaching. I previously worked with the city of Eden Prairie as a youth tennis instructor and camp counselor for the...
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Leah B.


Minneapolis, MN

$35-40/hr • 4 yrs exp

RN, LPN, CNA/HHA and BLS /CPR certified . with 4yrs of experience in home care/memory care , Long term care and TCU.
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Nicole M.


Hopkins, MN

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

My son is on the spectrum and has aspergers syndrome, so I have worked with autistic children and adults all of my motherhood. Also my other son has adhd and could write a book about it. I have personally worked with a few adults that have had downs syndrome and was the manager of them for a short while. They are beautiful...
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Lauren H.


Eden Prairie, MN

$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Needs Babysitter/friend/companion

Hello! My name is Lauren and I would love to meet your child and get to know their needs. I have been a babysitter for the past 10 years and I am now interested in learning more and helping with special needs. Message me, I would love to learn and chat more about your situation!!
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Sydney S.


Eden Prairie, MN

$20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I live in the Eden Prairie area. I recently graduated with a degree in social work. I start grad school in the fall for social work specializing in clinical mental health. I have lots of experience working with children. While I was in high school I babysat the kids at my church while the parents went to bible study...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hi! my name is anna. I have 4 years of experience in personal care! I am PCA and CPR certified. I also have experience with and am open to helping with light housekeeping and cooking/meal preparation. I absolutely love people and all that comes with caring/bonding with them! I first started PCA work at 18 and I've had experience...
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Hanna P.


Minnetonka, MN

$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi There, Hanna Here! :)

I graduated from the university of Minnesota, Twin Cities's campus with a BS in family and social sciences. From there, I spent many years working in a occupational and speech therapy clinic for children and adults with special needs. Our focus was on sensory processing disorder, and I have a vast array of experience when it...
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Ashley D.


Belle Plaine, MN

$20/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have years of experience as a caregiver for special needs children both professionally as a PCA and personally as a mother with special needs child. I love taking care of children and helping those in need. As my daughter grows into a teenager I have more time on my hands and miss being around kids. I have 15 plus years...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Shayna P.


Hopkins, MN

$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Creative And Safe Fun

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have babysat for family and friends since I was in high school. I have watched up to 8 children on my own at one time. I've watched all ranges of ages and have a lot of experience with all types of kids. I am now a certified Paramedic Degree. I am very comfortable with medications and special needs that may come up in day to...
Shayna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ivanoff I.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a dedicated and compassionate special needs assistant with over 20 years of experience in providing support and care for individuals with diverse needs. My journey in this field is driven by a deep passion for inclusivity and empowerment, ensuring that every individual I work with feels valued, understood, and capable of...
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Alex I.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-26/hr • 5 yrs exp

Compassionate Care

With over 10 years in healthcare, I'm dedicated to providing caring and personalized support to seniors and individuals with special needs. I have worked in assisted living homes, hospitals, and private residences, allowing me to truly understand the unique challenges faced by those I serve. Whether it's managing health issues...
Alex can also help with: Errands, respite care, home modification, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

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Melissa F.


Hopkins, MN

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Creative Teacher And A Fun Person To Be Around!

I have 2 years of experience as an education assistant. My qualifications are in behavioral intervention support in the classroom. I help students with ADD, ADHD, ODD, learning disabilities, Autism and other special needs. In addition, I support learners in general Ed class room to reach their literacy and academic goals. You...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Madeline R.


Eden Prairie, MN

$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Responsible And Patient Nanny

Hello! My name is Maddie , and I am looking to be hired as a permanent nanny. I have 5+ years of experience in childcare, varying from one time jobs to live-in nannying. I absolutely love childcare and being able to create so many memorable moments for kids. For the past few months I have been caring for a child with special...
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Christa C.


Shakopee, MN

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I have 20+ years experience caring for individuals with special needs and have recently found joy helping some older women at the end of their lives. I would love to help and care for your loved ones as my own.
Christa can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia & more

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